- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Simi Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063684006268
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simi Valley High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Simi Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simi Valley High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684006268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Simi Valley High held near 1,921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 81.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063684006268 · Simi Valley, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,910 enr · 23.3:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal High (1,835 students)
Simi Valley High held near 1,921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 81.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Simi Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Simi Valley High
1,910 students
- Royal High
Royal High
1,835 students
- Valley View Mi
Valley View Middle
1,329 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle
1,138 students
- Santa Susana H
Santa Susana High
1,033 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
843 students
What this shows Simi Valley High reports 1,910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simi Valley High compares
Simi Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,910 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,910
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Simi Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simi Valley Unified reports $15,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simi Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simi Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Simi Valley
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Royal High
Standard public school
1,835 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Santa Susana High
Standard public school
1,033 students 23:1 students per teacher
Insight School of California
Standard public school
458 students 50.9:1 students per teacher
Apollo High
Alternative education program
88 students 8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,910 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Simi Valley High
How many students attend Simi Valley High?
Simi Valley High has 1,910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Simi Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,935 (2022-23) → 1,921 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simi Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Simi Valley High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simi Valley High?
25.6% of students at Simi Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simi Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Simi Valley High is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simi Valley High?
Simi Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simi Valley High rank among high schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Simi Valley High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Simi Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Simi Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Simi Valley Unified?
Besides Simi Valley High, Simi Valley Unified also operates Royal High (1,835 students), Valley View Middle (1,329 students), and Hillside Middle (1,138 students). See the Simi Valley Unified district page for the complete list.